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October 7, 2026

Volunteers thanked for efforts

Volunteers who devote their time to the benefit of the community were honored Thursday evening during the 16th annual Cesar E. Chavez Community Awards ceremony.

Neighborhoods have Night Out

California Highway Patrol officer Israel Murillo poses for a photo with Sharan Farias and family members Tuesday during the National Night Out event at Pinto Lake County Park.  The event serves as a welcoming arena for community members to engage and get to know local...

Woman’s Club raises funds for scholarships

The Corralitos Woman’s Club announced the three recipients of its annual scholarship program during a luncheon Tuesday.

Three stabbing victims show up at hospital

Watsonville Police are investigating a report of three men that were stabbed Saturday.

Project increases recycled water supply

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency celebrated the completion of a project Thursday that significantly increases the amount of recycled water used on crops throughout the area.

Artists open doors for tour

Three hundred artists across Santa Cruz County will be participating in the 32nd annual Open Studios Art Tour beginning Saturday and running weekends through Oct. 22.

Pajaro Valley’s Congressional representation will change

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville residents will have a new representative at the federal level after the June primary following a massive political shift in the recent decennial redistricting process completed last month. Formerly included in the 20th Congressional District with the rest of the Central Coast, Watsonville will...

City Council to consider utility rate increases

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The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will consider a series of utility rate increases over the next five years to fund infrastructure upgrades they say will help meet new regulations and keep water, wastewater and solid waste systems financially stable. A new rate study presented...

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Contreras tapped to lead San Luis Coastal Unified

Two and a half years after taking the helm of Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Superintendent Heather Contreras will be leaving for a new...